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Magent Family History

Magent Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Agent, Bagent, Hagen, Sargent, Mayen, Parent, Gent, Mager, Nugent

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Where is the Magent family from?

You can see how Magent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magent family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Magent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Magent families living in Ayrshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Magent's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Magent families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Magent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magent. 100% of Magent men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Magent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Magent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magent census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 66 immigration records available for the last name Magent. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Magent. For the veterans among your Magent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magent lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Magent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Magent in 1974 was 55, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magent ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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